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DEPOSIT SYSTEMS FOR ONE-WAY BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: GLOBAL OVERVIEW2018

AUTHOR’SNOTE

ThisreportwaspreparedbyCMConsultinginassociationwithReloopPlatform,andisintendedtoprovideacomprehensivesummaryof39differentdeposit-returnsystemsforone-waybeveragecontainersinexistencearoundtheworld.

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TABLEOFCONTENTSGLOSSARY/ACRONYMS....................................................................................................4

OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................5

EU28+EFTA(NORWAY/ICELAND).....................................................................................6CROATIA......................................................................................................................................7DENMARK...................................................................................................................................9ESTONIA....................................................................................................................................12FINLAND....................................................................................................................................15GERMANY.................................................................................................................................17ICELAND....................................................................................................................................19LITHUANIA................................................................................................................................21THENETHERLANDS....................................................................................................................23NORWAY...................................................................................................................................25SWEDEN....................................................................................................................................27

USA..................................................................................................................................30CALIFORNIA...............................................................................................................................31CONNECTICUT...........................................................................................................................33HAWAII.....................................................................................................................................35IOWA.........................................................................................................................................37MAINE.......................................................................................................................................39MASSACHUSETTS.......................................................................................................................41MICHIGAN.................................................................................................................................43NEWYORK.................................................................................................................................45OREGON....................................................................................................................................47VERMONT.................................................................................................................................49

CANADA...........................................................................................................................51ALBERTA....................................................................................................................................52BRITISHCOLUMBIA....................................................................................................................55MANITOBA................................................................................................................................58NEWFOUNDLAND&LABRADOR................................................................................................60NEWBRUNSWICK......................................................................................................................62NORTHWESTTERRITORIES.........................................................................................................64NOVASCOTIA............................................................................................................................66ONTARIO...................................................................................................................................68PRINCEEDWARDISLAND...........................................................................................................70QUEBEC.....................................................................................................................................72SASKATCHEWAN.......................................................................................................................74YUKON......................................................................................................................................76

AUSTRALIA.......................................................................................................................78

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AUSTRALIANCAPITALTERRITORY(ACT)....................................................................................79NEWSOUTHWALES(NSW)........................................................................................................81NORTHERNTERRITORY..............................................................................................................83SOUTHAUSTRALIA....................................................................................................................85

ISRAEL..............................................................................................................................87

KOSRAE(FEDERATEDSTATESOFMICRONESIA)................................................................89

KIRIBATI...........................................................................................................................91

PALAU..............................................................................................................................93

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GLOSSARY/ACRONYMSCALIFORNIAREDEMPTION/REFUNDVALUE(CRV):Similartobeveragecontainerdepositsinotherjurisdictions.See“Deposit.”CLEARINGSYSTEM:Theentityresponsibleforreconcilingthedepositspaid/redeemed.CONSUMERCONTAINERFEE:Aperunitnon-refundablefeepaidatthepointofpurchase.InSaskatchewan(Canada),thefeeiscalledanEnvironmentalHandlingCharge.InYukon,itiscalledaRecyclingFundFee,andintheNorthwestTerritoriesitiscalledaContainerHandlingFee.Inotherjurisdictions,likeBritishColumbia,itiscalledaContainerRecyclingFee.Unliketheotherswhicharesetbythegovernmentorotherresponsibleentity,theContainerRecycingFeerepresentsthenetcost(netofunredeemedrevenue)percontainertype.DEPOSIT:Afeethatischargedonapplicablebeveragecontainersatthepointofpurchase,whichretailersarerequiredtocollectfromconsumers.Intendedtoactasanincentivetorecycle,depositsrefundedwhentheconsumerreturnstheemptycontainertoanauthorizedredemptioncentreorretailerforrecycling.HANDLINGFEE(HF):Afeethatispaidtoredemptioncentersandretailersascompensationforreceiving,payingoutrefundsfor,sorting,andstoringredeemedbeveragecontainers.Onalong-termbasis,handlingfeesalsocoverexpensesrelatedtoinvestmentsinreversevendingmachines,electricitycosts,spacerequirements,andadditionalpersonnelrequiredtohandlethecontainers.Thefeeisoftenpaidbythebottlerordistributor,butinsomecasesispaidbythestate(e.g.California).HDPE:Highdensitypolyethylene(plastic)MATERIALOWNER:Theowneroftherecyclablecommodity(emptycontainers)thatcansellthematerialtothemarketorkeepthematerialtohaveitconvertedintorawmaterialfornewbottlesorcans.PET:Polyethyleneterephthalate(plastic)PROCESSINGFEE:PerunitfeepaidbybeveragemanufacturerstosystemoperatorPROCESSINGPAYMENT:Thefeeofferedtoprocessorstosortandmarketbeveragecontainers.Itispaidonaperunitbasis.PS:Polystyrene(plastic)PVC:Polyvinylchloride(plastic)R2RC:ReturntoRedemptionCenterUNREDEEMEDDEPOSITS:Thevalueofpaiddepositsoncontainersthathavenotbeenredeemed-possiblydiscardedintrash/aslitter,recycledthroughothermeans,orlost.

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OVERVIEWAstheproblemofmarinelitterhassteadilygrownworse,therehasbeenrenewedinterestindeposit-returnfortherecoveryofsingle-usebeveragecontainers.Thesesystemsseecustomerspayasmalldepositwhentheypurchaseacanorbottle,whichtheygetbackwhentheyreturnthecontainertoacollectionpointforrecycling.Deposit-returnsystems(DRS)areaproventooltocollecthighquantitiesofemptybeveragecontainersforreuseandhigh-qualityrecycling,andarevitaltoachievingacirculareconomy.Over130millionpeopleintheEUaloneliveincountrieswithdeposit-systems.It’salsousedinmostCanadianprovinces,10USstates,andlargeportionsofAustralia.ThelatestjurisdictiontoimplementacontainerdepositprogramwasNewSouthWales(NSW)onDecember1,2017.Otherjurisdictionsthathaveannouncedplansfor,orthathaveimplementedcontainerdepositlawsbutwhoseprogramsarenotyetoperationalandthereforenotincludedinthisreport,includeScotland,Fiji,Guam,Turks&Caicos,Barbados,WesternAustralia(expectedtostartbetween1July2019and1January2020),andQueensland(expectedtostarton1November2018).AtatimewhenmoreandmorejurisdictionsareconsideringtheimplementationofDRStoachievemandatedrecyclingtargetsandreducelitter,CMConsulting(inassociationwithReloopPlatform)ispleasedtoreleasethefirsteditionofDepositSystemsforOne-WayBeverageContainers:GlobalOverview(2016).Thisdocumentprovidesacomprehensivesummaryof39depositsystemsindifferentjurisdictionsaroundtheworld.Eachdepositmarketprofiledinthisreviewisstructuredalongthefollowingkeyparameters(whereinformationisavailable):

• Mandate(legalbasisforthesystem)• ProgramScope(beveragesandcontainersincludedinthesystem)• DepositandFees(depositamountsanddifferentfees)• SystemOperator(compositionandtasksoftheSystemOperator)• RedemptionSystem(beveragecontainertake-backsystem)• SystemResults(returnrates)• MoneyMaterialFlow(visualflowchart)

Itisworthnotingthatallsystems,withtheexceptionofCalifornia(USA)andmostCanadianprovinces(Saskastchewan,Yukon,NewBrunswick,NovaScotia,Newfoundland,NorthwestTerritories,Ontario,Manitoba,andPrinceEdwardIsland)havebarcode-basedrecordingsystems.‘Barcode-based’meansthatthecontainersarerecognizedbythebarcodeandtheinformationisrecorded.Thismakeseverycontainertraceableandprovidesaclearpictureonwhatisreturned.Informationforthisreportwasobtainedfromsystemoperators,internaldocuments,governmentreports,aswellasconsultancyreportsandincludesthefollowingsources:ABSvenskaReturpack,EndurvinnslanHF,SuomenPalautuspakkausOyPalpa,NorskResirkAS,DanskRetursystemA/S,DeutschePfandsystemGmbH,EestiPandipakendUÖ,StichtignRetourverpakkingenNL,RecyclingNetwerk,Retorna,ZeroWasteScotland,ContainerRecyclingInstitute,CMConsulting,ELARecyclingCorporation,EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)SouthAustralia,AluPro.

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EU28+EFTA(NORWAY/ICELAND)(133.1millionhaveaccesstoDRS)

Country Population(million)

MandateEnacted

MandateImplemented

1.Croatia 4.3 2005 20062.Denmark 5.6 2000 20023.Estonia 1.3 2004 20054.Finland 5.4 N/A 1996,2008(PET),

2012(Glass)5.Germany 81.9 1991 20036.Iceland 0.3 1989 19897.Lithuania 3.0 2014 20168.Netherlands 16.8 2003 20059.Norway 5.0 1997 199910.Sweden 9.5 1982,1991(PET) 1984,1994(PET)

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CROATIAPopulation:4.3m

Website:http://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/dodatni/437306.pdf

MANDATEOrdinanceonPackagingandPackagingWasteEnacted: 2005Implemented: 2006 2015Comprehensiveamendmentact

(approvedandpublishedinsummer2015;notyetimplemented)Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: 95%collectiontarget

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic(predominantlyPET),metal(aluminum/tinplate),glass

Beveragetype: Juices;mineralwater;otherwaters;beer;wine;hardliquorand

milkdrinksinvolume<0.2lExcluded: Dairyproducts

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: 0.5HRK(0.066€,USD$0.07)Unredeemeddeposits: GovernmentRecyclingFundHandlingFee(HF): 0.12HRK(€0.02,USD$0.02)forRVMacceptedcontainers(25%VAT

included);0.10HRK(€0.01,USD$0.01)formanuallyacceptedcontainers(25%VATincluded)

TransportFee:≤100km:100HRK/t(€13.29/t,USD$14.82/t)

100-200km:200HRK/t(€26.58/t,USD$29.60)200-300km:300HRK/t(€39.87/t,USD$44.40)≥300km:400HRK/t(€53.16/t,USD$59.20)

RetailerresponsiblefororganizingthetransportofcollectedPETcontainersandcanstooneof24authorizedwastepackagingmanagementcenters.Glassbottlesgodirectlytorecyclers.

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: EnvironmentalProtectionandEfficiencyFund(Government Operated)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail: Retailers≥200m²areobligedtotakeback.Collectionismostly

manual.Retailersmustsortcontainersbymaterialtype(50PETbottlesinyellowbags;100aluminumand/orsteelcansingrey

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bags;40glassbottlesingreenbags).IfretailerusesRVMs,thenbigbagscanbeusedforPETbottles(200)andcans(800).

Materialowner: EnvironmentalProtectionandEfficiencyFund

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: Upto87%

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DENMARKPopulation:5.6m

Website:www.dansk-retursystem.dk

MANDATEStatutoryOrderonDepositsandCollectionofPackagingforBeerandCertainSoftDrinksEnacted: 2000Implemented: 2002LastUpdated: 2007Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: 95%collectiontarget

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic(predominantlyPET),metal(aluminum),glass

Beveragetype: Beer(alcoholcontent>0.5%byvolume);carbonatedsoftdrinks

(alcoholcontentof0–0.5%);energydrinks;mineralwater;icedtea;ready-to-drinkbeverages(incl.lemonade,alcopops,energydrinksandciderproducts);mixerproductswherespirits,wineorotherfermentedproductsaremixedwithotherbeveragessuchassoftdrinks,cider,chocolateorjuice(alcoholcontent0.5%-10%)

Excluded: Fruitsquash,juice,cocoa,wineandspirits,milk

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: Metal,glass,plastic<1l:1DKK(€0.13,USD$0.15) Plastic0.5l:1.5DKK(€0.2,USD$0.22) Metal,glass,plastic≥1l:3DKK(€0.4,USD$0.45)Unredeemeddeposits: DanskRetursystemA/S(remainspartlyinsystemfor improvementandpartlydonatedtocharity)HandlingFee(HF):Manualcollection:Metal:6.2øre(€0.008,USD$0.009)

Plastic<1l:6.7øre(€0.009,USD$0.0097)Plastic>1l:10.4øre(€0.014,USD$0.015)Glass:14.8øre(€0.019,USD$0.0214)

RVMwithcompaction:Metal:1.4øre(€0.0019,USD$0.0020)Plastic<1l:1.8øre(€0.0019,USD$0.0026)Plastic>1l:2.4øre(€0.0032,USD$0.0035)Glass:7.1øre(€0.0095,USD$0.0103)

Produceradministrationfee: Plastic:€0.02822(USD$0.03)-€0.03628(USD$0.04) Can:€0.01209(USD$0.01)-€0.05510(USD$0.06) Glass:€0.05510(USD$0.06)-€0.9273(USD$1.04)

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DanskHarboesBryggeriA/S–14.27%(Brewer)

MineralvandsfabrikkenFremA/S–0.01%(Brewer)

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator:DanskRetursystemA/SDanskRetursystemA/Sisaprivatenon-profitorganizationthathasbeengrantedtheexclusiverighttooperatetheDanishdepositreturnsystemthroughto2013,asapprovedbyStatutoryOrderno.1129(inDanishonly)fromtheDanishMinistryoftheEnvironment.

SystemFinance: Materialrevenue/unredeemeddeposits/administrationfee

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail Nearly6,000redemptionlocations.Collectionsystemis95%

automated/5%manualMaterialowner: DanskRetursystemA/S

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 90% Can 90%PET<1l 90%PET>1l 90% Glass 90%

DanskRetursystemHoldingA/S–85.62%

ThistedBrewery

DanskHarboesBryggeriA/S–14.27%(Brewer)

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Can PET<1l PET>1l Glass Total

Denmark

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ESTONIAPopulation:1.3m

Website:www.eestipandipakend.ee

MANDATEPackagingActEnacted: 2004Implemented: 2005Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: PETandone-wayglass(deposits)-85%recyclingofthetotal

massofpackagingwastepercalendaryearCan(deposits)-50%recyclingofthetotalmassofpackagingwastepercalendaryear

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics(mainlyPET),metals(aluminum/steel),glass

Beveragetype: Softdrinks;water;beer;cider;juice;juiceconcentrates;

nectars;low-ethanolalcoholicbeverages(upto6%volume)Excluded: Strongalcoholicbeverages(vodka,wine,etc);glassjars;Tetra

Pak

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit(initiatedbyProducer/Importer): Metal,plastics,glass(allsizes): €0.10(USD$0.11)Unredeemeddeposits:EestiPandipakendOÜ(producerresponsibilityorganization)RetailHandlingFee:Manualcollection(PET/Can)€0.0105/packagingunit+VATManualcollection(one-wayglass)€0.0120/packagingunit+VATRVMwithoutcompaction(PET/Can)€0.0215/packagingunit+VATRVMwithcompaction(PET/Can)€0.0310/packagingunit+VATRVMcollection(one-wayglass) €0.0234/packagingunit+VAT

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SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator:EestiPandipakendOÜ

SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,packageshandling

fee

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail Retailerssellingdepositcontainersarerequiredtotakeback

thecontainersontheirpremises.Ifretailersalesareaisover200m2 it is a must, if it is between 20-200m2, retailer canapply to get freedom from that obligation, that is analyzedanddecidedby the localmunicipality.Urbanvendorsunder20m2 of sales area are not obligated to take back depositcontainers.Collectionsystemis94%automated/6%manual.

Materialowner: EestiPandipakendOÜ

SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)TotalReturnRate: 82.7% Can 73%PET 87%Glass 88%

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Can PET Glass Total

Estonia

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FINLANDPopulation:5.4m

Website:www.palpa.fi

MANDATEExciseTaxonOne-WayBeerandSoftDrinkContainersImplemented: 1996(Cans)/2008(PET)/2012(Glass)Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: 80%collection


Beveragetype: Almostallsoftdrinks;water;beer;cider;longdrinks;sportdrinks;

juice;liquor/spirits/winesoldbyAlkoExcluded: Milk

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: Plastic<0.5l:€0.10(USD$0.11)

Plastic0.5l-1l:€0.20(USD$0.22)Plastic>1l:€0.40(USD$0.45)Metal:€0.15(USD$0.17)Glass:€0.10(USD$0.11)

Unredeemeddeposits: SuomenPalautuspakkausOy(PALPA)HandlingFee:Manualcollectionor RVMwithoutcompaction: Metal/Plastic/Glass:€0.027(USD$0.030)RVMwithcompaction: Metal/Plastic/Glass:€0.03(USD$0.033)Produceradministrationfees: Plastic:€0.01720(USD$0.02)–€0.11568(USD$0.13) Metal:€0.00935(USD$0.01) Glass:€0.08640(USD$0.10)–€0.13680(USD$0.15)

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: SuomenPalautuspakkausOy(PALPA) SystemFinance: Materialrevenue/Unredeemeddeposits/AdministrationFee

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail: 5,815retailrecyclingpoints/8,758HORECArecyclingpoints/343

sharedrecyclingpoints.Collectionsystemis95%automated/5%manual.

Materialowner: SuomenPalautuspakkausOy(PALPA)

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 92% Can 96%PET 92%Glass 88%

MONEYMATERIALFLOW

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Finland

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GERMANY

Population:81.9m

Website:www.dpg-pfandsystem.de/index.php/en/

MANDATEPackagingOrdinanceEnacted: 1991Implemented: 2003Authority: MinistryofEnvironment


Beveragetype: Water(mineralwatercarbonatedornon-carbonated,springwater,

healingwater,tablewater,waterwithadditives,e.g.aroma,caffeine,oxygen,allotherdrinkablewaters);beer&mixeddrinkscontainingbeer(incl.alcoholfreebeer);carbonated/non-carbonatedsoftdrinks;mixedalcoholicdrinks

Excluded: Milkproducts;fruitandvegetablejuices;dieteticproducts

exclusivelyforbabies;containers<0.1land>3l

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: Metal,plastic,glass(0.1l–3l):€0.25(USD$0.28)Unredeemeddeposits: Remainswithfiller/producerHandlingFee: Nohandlingfee,butretailerownsmaterial

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: DecentralizedSystemAdministrator: DeutschePfandsystemGmbHSystemOperator: RetailandIndustry

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail: Approx.135,000

Retailersareonlyobligedtotakebackthematerialfractionstheysell.Retailers<200m2areonlyobligedtotakebackthebrandstheysell.Collectionsystemis80%automated/20%manual

Materialowner: Retail

GermanRetailAssociation50%

GermanFoodAssociation50%

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2015)TotalReturnRate: 98.4%Can 99%PET 98%

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Germany

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ICELANDPopulation:0.3m

Website:www.endurvinnslan.is

MANDATELawNo.52/1989Enacted: 1989Implemented: 1989Authority: MinistryofEnvironment


Beveragetype: Allready-to-drinkbeverages;wineandliquorExcluded: Milkandmilkproducts;juiceextractDEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: Metal,plastic,glass:16ISK(€0.11,USD$0.12)Unredeemeddeposits: EndurvinnslanHfHandlingFee(HF): N/A

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: EndurvinnslanHf SystemFinance: Materialrevenue/unredeemeddeposits/administrationfee

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 60returnfacilitiesoperatedbycentralorganization(55manual

facilitiesand5automatedfacilities(noneedforconsumertosort)Materialowner: EndurvinnslanHf

Alcoholmonopoly20% Otherowners22% DepartmentoftheEnvironment18%

BreweriesandproducersofCoca-Cola/Pepsi20%. Tradeorganizations20%

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2014)TotalReturnRate: 90% Can 90%PET 87%Glass 83%

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LITHUANIAPopulation:3.0m

Website:http://grazintiverta.lt/en/for-business/#

MANDATEPackagingandPackagingWasteManagementActEnacted: 2014Implemented: 2016Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: 90%packagingrecyclingby2025

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal,glass0.1l-3l

Beveragetype: Beerandbeercocktails;ciderandotherfermentedbeverages;

mixedalcoholicandnon-alcoholicbeverages;alltypesofwater;juiceandnectarssoldinglass,plastic,andmetal(tin)packaging.Fruitwinesandwine-productcocktailersareincludedwhensoldinplasticandmetalpackaging.

Excluded: Milk,wineandspirits

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: €0.10(USD$0.11)Unredeemeddeposits:UžstatoSistemosAdministratorius(USAD)HandlingFee: RVMwithcompaction: €0.028RVMwithoutcompaction: €0.015Manual: €0.028

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: USADSystemFinance: Materialrevenue/Unredeemeddeposits/AdministrationFee

LithuanianAssociationof

BreweriesAssociationofLithuanian

TradeEnterprisesLithuanianNaturalMineralWaterManufacturers’

Association

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail: Containerscanbereturnedforarefundofthedepositinallshops

withanareaof>300m2Materialowner: USAD

SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)TotalReturnRate: 91.9% Can 93%PET 92%Glass 83%

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THENETHERLANDSPopulation:16.8m

Website:www.retourverpakking.nl

MANDATEVerpakkingsverordeningProductschapDrankenEnacted: 2003Implemented: 2005Target: 95%forPETbottles

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic(>0.5lpredominantlyPET)Beveragetype: Softdrinks;waterExcluded: Medicaldrinks;wine;spirits;moderatelyalcoholicbeverages;

cartons,whichareintendedforbeveragesandconsistofatleast80%paperorpaperboard;packagesintendedfordirectsalewithadrink;drinkcontainerswithacapacityof≤1deciliter;beveragepackaginginwhichtheproducerorimportercandemonstrateonanannualbasis<500,000unitsofconsumerpackagingsbemadeavailable

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: €0.25(USD$0.28)Unredeemeddeposits:Producer/ImporterHandlingFee: None

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: StichtingRetourverpakkingenNL

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail Collectionsystemis89%automated/11%manualMaterialowner: Beverageproducers

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 95%PET 95%

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NORWAY Population:5.3m Website:http://infinitum.no/infinitum/

MANDATEProductControlAct/RegulationsrelatingtotherecyclingofwasteEnacted: 1997Implemented: 1999Authority: NorwegianClimateandPollutionAuthorityTarget: 95%forcansandrecycablePET

bottlestobeexemptfromEcoTax

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic(predominantlyPET,HDPE),metal(aluminum/tinplate)

Beveragetype: Beer;carbonatedbeverages;wine;liquor;non-carbonated

beverages;fruitandvegetablejuices,concentrates,milkproducts.Theregulationdoesnotregulatetypeofproduct

Excluded:

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: Plastic,metal≤0.5l:2,-NOK(€0.21,USD$0.25)

Plastic,metal>0.5l:3,-NOK(€0.31,USD$0.38)Unredeemeddeposits: InfinitumAS(formerlyNorskResirk)HandlingFee: RVMwithcompaction:Plastic0,25NOK,Can0,20NOK ManualogRVMwithoutcompaction:Plastic0,10NOK,Can0,05NOKEPRcost/fee: Alucan0,0012NOK,Plasticbottles0,18NOK

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: InfinitumASSystemFinance: Materialrevenue/unredeemeddeposits/EPRfee

NorwegianAssociationofWholesaleGrocers(33.5%)

CoopNorway(15%) NorwegianFederationofPetrolDealers(1.5%)

TheNorwegianBrewers’ServiceOffice(35%)

GroceryManufactures’ServiceOffice(7.5%)

FederationofNorwegianFoodandDrinkIndustry(7.5%).

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail 3500groserystoresvithRVM,97%ofthetotalcollection.

11500manualcollection-/returnpoints,3%oftotalcollection.Materialowner: InfinitumAS

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 91.7% Can 95.7%PET 88.2%

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SWEDENPopulation:9.5m

Website:www.pantamera.nu MANDATELawonRecyclingofAluminumBeverageContainersLawonRecyclingofCertainBeverageContainers(PET)OrdinanceontheReturnSystemforPlasticBottlesandMetalCansEnacted: 1982,1991,2005 Implemented: 1984,1994,2006Authority: SwedishBoardofAgricultureTarget: 90%collectiontargetforallmetalcansandPETbottlessetby

SwedishEPA

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic(predominantlyPET),metal(aluminum/tinplate)(Note:The

historicaltwolawsgoverningaluminumcanandPETbottlerecyclinghadnarrowerdefinitions:drinkpackagingmadeofaluminum,andbottlesthataremadeofpolyethylenetereftalat.Thedefinitioninthenewlaw(Ordinance2005:220)thatreplacedtheexistinglawshavebroaderdefinitions.)

Beveragetype: Allready-for-consumptionbeveragesincludingbeer,softdrinks,

cider,bottledwaterExcluded: Dairyproducts;vegetable;fruit;berrydrinks

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Importer Depositvalue: Metal:1SEK(€0.11,USD$0.12)

Plastic<1l:1SEK(€0.11,USD$0.12)Plastic>1l:2SEK(€0.22,USD$0.24)

Unredeemeddeposits: ABSvenskaReturpackHandlingFee:Manualcollection: Metal:0SEK(€0.00,USD$0.00) Plastic:0.2SEK(€0.023,USD$0.02)RVMwithoutcompaction:Metal,Plastic:0.2SEK(€0.023,USD$0.02)RVMwithcompaction: Metal:0.15SEK(€0.017,USD$0.02) Plastic<1l:0.38SEK(€0.043,USD$0.045)

Plastic>1l:0.42SEK(€0.048,USD$0.049)Produceradministrationfee: Plastic:€0.0232(USD$0.03)–€0.0548(USD$0.06) Aluminumcan:€0(USD$0) Steelcan:€0.0259(USD$0.03)(sortingfee)

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SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: ABSvenskaReturpack(Pantamera)SystemFinance: Materialrevenue/unredeemeddeposits/administrationfee

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail Collectionsystemis95%automated/5%manualMaterialowner: ABSvenskaReturpack(Pantamera)

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 84.9%Can 84.9%PET 84.9%

SwedishBrewers(50%)

GrocersAssociation(25%)Retail(25%)

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USA(88.6millionhaveaccesstoDRS)

State Population(million) MandateEnacted MandateImplemented1. California 38.8 1986 19872. Connecticut 3.6 1978 1980,2009(Water)3. Hawaii 1.3 2002 20054. Iowa 3.1 1978 19795. Maine 1.3 1976 19786. Massachusetts 6.6 1981 19837. Michigan 9.9 1976 19788. NewYork 19.5 1982 1983,2009(Water)9. Oregon 3.9 1971 197210. Vermont 0.6 1972 1973

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CALIFORNIAPopulation:38m

Website:www.calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer/

MANDATECaliforniaBeverageContainerRecyclingandLitterReductionActEnacted: 1986Implemented: 1987LastUpdated: 2012(Enforcement&Payments)Authority: DepartmentofConservation(CalRecycle)Target: 80%RecyclingRate

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum),bimetal,glassBeveragetype: Beer;malt;wineanddistilledspirits;allnon-alcoholicbeveragesExcluded: Milk;100%fruitjuice≥46oz.;vegetablejuice≥16oz;refillables

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/Importer Depositvalue: Containers<24oz:USD$0.05

Containers≥24oz:USD$0.10Unredeemeddeposits: Escheatedtostate,usedforprogramadministrationHandlingfee: Paidtotheoperatorsofsupermarketredemptionsitestohelp

coverthecostsofoperatingtheredemptionsystemProcessingFee(PF): PaidbybeveragemanufacturerstotheDepartmentof

Conservation,percontainersold

ProcessingPayments: Madetoallcertifiedrecyclersandprocessors(bytheDepartment)whenthecostofrecyclingexceedsthevalueofmaterial,pertonredeemed

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: CalRecycle(GovernmentOperated)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail(25%) Return-to-retailobligationwithopt-outifcertifiedrecyclingcenter

islocatedinaConvenienceZone(CZ);non-handlingfeereycyclingReturntocertifiedrecycler(55%-65%) centers;curbside/drop-offrecyclingprograms.CRVmaybe

calculatedbyweight.2,578RecyclingCenters(2012),1,376of“Donate”toCurbside(15%-20%) whichareCZrecyclers.Materialowner: Processor,Curbside

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)TotalReturnRate: 77%*Aluminum 87%Glass 70%PET 74%HDPE 64%Others 18%*Curbsideincludedinredemptionrate

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CONNECTICUTPopulation:3.6m Website:www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2714&q=324834

MANDATEBeverageContainerDepositandRedemptionLawEnacted: 1978Implemented: 1980LastUpdated: 2009(Wateradded)Authority: DepartmentofEnergyandEnvironmentalProtection

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum),glass

(anyindividual,separate,sealedbottle,can,jarorcartoncontainingabeverage<3l)

Beveragetype: Beer;malt;carbonatedsoftdrinks(includingmineralwatersand

sodawaters);noncarbonatedbeverages(water,includingflavoredwater,nutritionallyenhancedwater)

Excluded: Othernoncarbonatedbeverages;juices;HDPEcontainers

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Plastic,metal,glass:USD$0.05 Unredeemeddeposits: EscheatedtoStateHandlingFee: USD$0.015forbeer,USD$0.02otherbeverages

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Decentralized,TOMRASystemOperator&Administrator: BeverageIndustry

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/ReturntoRedemptionCenter Storesareonlyrequiredtotakebackthebrandsthattheysell.Materialowner: DepositInitiator

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)ReturnRate: 50.7% Beforewaterbottleswereaddedtothedepositsystemin2009,redemptionrateswerehigher(intherangeof65-70%).

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HAWAIIPopulation:1.3mWebsite:http://health.hawaii.gov/hi5/

MANDATEDepositBeverageContainerLaw(Act176)Enacted: 2002Implemented: 2005LastUpdated: 2013(EnergyDrinks&DietarySupplements)Authority: DepartmentofHealth

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic(PET,HDPE);metal(aluminum);bi-metal;glass≤2lBeveragetype: Beer;maltbeverages;mixedspirits(<15%alcoholcontent);mixed

wine(<7%alcoholcontent);allnon-alcoholicbeverages(e.g.juice,tea,etc.)

Excluded: Milk;dairyproducts

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: USD$0.05Unredeemeddeposits: Escheatedtostate,usedforprogramadministrationHandlingFee: USD$0.02to$0.04(variable).Paidtoredemptioncentersfromthe

DepositBeverageContainerFund.ContainerFee: USD$0.015non-refundablefeepaidbyconsumerontopofthe

deposittofundredemptioncenters

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: DepartmentofHealth(GovernmentOperated)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRedemptionCenter Personswhosellbeveragesindepositcontainerstoaconsumerforoff-premisesconsumptionarerequiredtooperateredemptioncenterson-site,andmusttakebackallemptybeveragecontainerswithaHawaiirefundvalue.Independentredemptioncentersareallowedbythelaw,butaresubjecttostatecertification.Materialowner: RedemptionCenter

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)TotalReturnRate: 65%* Aluminum 72%Glass 61%PET 58%Bi-Metal 88%

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IOWAPopulation:3.1mWebsite:www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/Waste-Planning-Recycling/Bottle-Deposit-Law

MANDATEBeverageContainersControlLawEnacted: 1978Implemented: 1979Authority: IowaDepartmentofNaturalResources(DNR)

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Anysealedglass,plastic,ormetalbottle,can,jarorcarton

containingabeverageBeveragetype: Beer;carbonatedsoftdrinks;mineralwater;winecoolers;wine&

liquorExcluded: Fruitandvegetablejuices;fruitdrinks;milkandmilkproducts

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/Importer Depositvalue: USD$0.05Unredeemeddeposits: Distributor/BottlerHandlingFee: USD$0.01paidbydepositinitiatortoretailersandredemption

centers

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Decentralized,CRINCSystemOperator&Administrator: CRINC,DepositInitiators

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/ReturntoRedemptionCenter Materialowner: DepositInitiator

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 71%

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MAINEPopulation:1.3m

Website:http://maine.gov/dep/sustainability/bottlebill/index.html

MANDATEMaineReturnableBeverageContainerLawEnacted: 1976Implemented: 1978LastUpdated: 2011Authority: DepartmentofAgriculture,ConservationandForestry,Weightsand

Measures

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum/tinplate),glass

(allsealedcontainersmadeofglass,plasticormetal,containing≤4l)

Beveragetype: AllExcluded: Dairyproducts;unprocessedcider

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Plastic,metal,glass:USD$0.05

Wine/liquor:USD$0.15Unredeemeddeposits: Escheatedtostate(whencontainersarenotsubjecttoa

comminglingagreement)HandlingFee: USD$0.04($0.005lessifdepositinitiatorparticipatesinaqualified

cominglingagreement)

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Decentralized,TOMRASystemAdministrator: DepartmentofAgriculture,ConservationandForestrySystemOperator: BeverageIndustry

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail/ReturntoRedemptionCenter Retailerscanopt-outiftheyhaveanagreementwithanearbyredemptioncentre.Materialowner: Producer/Distributor/Importer

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MASSACHUSETTSPopulation:6.6m Website:www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/recycle/reduce/bottle-and-can-recycling.html

MANDATEBeverageContainerRecoveryLawEnacted: 1981Implemented: 1983LastUpdated: 2013(HandlingFee)Authority: MassachusettsDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum),bimetal,glass

(anysealablebottle,can,jar,orcartonofglass,metal,plastic,orcombination)

Beveragetype: Beer;malt;carbonatedsoftdrinks;mineralwater

Excluded: Wine;dairyproducts;naturalfruitjuices;non-carbonated alcoholicbeveragesotherthanbeerandmalt

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterPlastic,metal,bimetal,glass: USD$0.05Unredeemeddeposits: EscheatedtoState(DepartmentofRevenue)HandlingFee: USD$0.0225Retailers(receivefreepick-upofcontainersbydeposit

initiators)USD$0.0325RedemptionCenters(RCsmustdeliverredeemedcontainerstocentralprocessingfacility)

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Decentralized,TOMRASystemOperator&Administrator: BeverageIndustry,TOMRA

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/ReturntoRedemptionCenter Materialowner: DepositInitiator

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MICHIGANPopulation:9.9mWebsite:www.legislature.mi.gov

MANDATEMichiganContainerLaw(MCL)Enacted: 1976Implemented: 1978LastUpdated: 2008(SecurityRules)

2012(ExcludedPouches)Authority: MichiganDepartmentofTreasury

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum/tinplate),glass,paper

(Anyairtightmetal,glass,paper,orplasticcontainer,oracombination<1gallon)

Beveragetype: Beer/ale;softdrinks;carbonatedandmineralwater;winecoolers;cannedcocktails;maltdrinkofwhateveralcoholcontent

Excluded: Milk;juice;water;tea;sportdrinks;foilpouches

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Plastic,metal,glass:USD$0.10Unredeemeddeposits:75%escheatedtoState(toClean-upandRedevelopment

TrustFund)/25%avaialbletoretailerstocoverhandlingcostsHandlingFee:25%ofunredeemeddeposits

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Decentralized;MichiganSoftDrinkAssociation(MSDA),Michigan

Beer&WineWholesalersAssociation(MBWWA),TOMRASystemOperator&Administrator: Beverageindustry

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail Materialowner: DepositInitiator

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NEWYORKPopulation:19.5mWebsite:www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8500.html

MANDATENewYorkStateReturnableContainerActEnacted: 1982Implemented: 1983LastUpdated: 2009(AddedWater)

2012(Rules)Authority: NewYorkStateDepartmentofEnvironmentalConservation

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum),glass

(anyindividual,separate,sealedglass,metal,aluminum,steelorplasticbottle,canorjarcontaining≤3.78l)

Beveragetype: Carbonatedsoftdrinks;sodawater;energydrinks,juices(anything

<100%juice,containingaddedsugarorwater);beerandothermaltbeverages;mineralwater(carbonatedandnon-carbonated);wineproducts;waterthatdoesnotcontainsugar,includingflavoredornutritionallyenhancedwater

Excluded: Milkproducts;wineandliquors;tea;sportsdrinks;juice;drink

boxes;watercontainingsugar

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/Importer Depositvalue: Plastic,metal,glass:USD$0.05Unredeemeddeposits: 80%totheNewYorkStateDepartmentofTaxationandFinance

(quarterlybasis);20%retainedbyDepositInitiator

HandlingFee: USD$0.035

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Decentralized/TOMRASystemOperator&Administrator: BeverageIndustry;TNYR,WesternNewYorkBeverageIndustry

Collection&Sorting(WNYBICS)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/ StoresareonlyrequiredtotakebackthebrandsthattheysellReturntoRedemptionCenter Materialowner: DepositInitiator

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OREGONPopulation:3.9mWebsite:www.oregon.gov/OLCC/pages/bottle_bill.aspx

MANDATETheBeverageContainerActEnacted: 1971Implemented: 1972LastUpdated: 2011(RedemptionCenters)

2016(EvaluateDepositLevel)2018(ExpansionEffective)

Authority: OregonLiquorControlCommission(OLCC)

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum/tinplate),glass(anyindividual,separate, sealedglass,metalorplasticbottle,can,jarcontainingabeverage)

Beveragetype: Beverages4oz.upto1.5L:coffee/tea;energyandsportsdrinks;

fruitandvegetablejuice(doesnothavetobe100%);juicesmoothies;coconutwater;non-alcoholwine;hardciderif8.5%ABVorless;marijuanabeverages;proteinshakes(unlessmarketedasamealreplacement);Kombucha;cocktailmixers

Beverages≤3L:soda(carbonated/sparklingbeverages);beer;waterExcluded: Distilledliquor;wine;dairyorplant-basedmilksandmilk

substitutes;infantformula;meal-replacementdrinks;alcoholickombuchamadewithcanesugar;kefir;concentrates

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Plastic,metal,glass:USD$0.10Unredeemeddeposits:Producer/Distributor/ImporterHandlingFee:None

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Centralized,OregonBeverageRecyclingCooperative(OBRC)SystemOperator&Administrator: BeverageIndustrySystemFinance: Materialrevenue/unredeemeddeposits

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/R2RC Note:Retailoutlets≥5,000ft.2arerequiredtotakebackallbrands

andsizesofbeveragecontainersforeachkindtheysell.Retailers<5,000ft.2maytakebackonlybrandsandsizesthattheysell.

Materialowner: DepositInitiator

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)TotalReturnRate: 75.7%Thisnumberreflectsanaveragefortheyear2017.Thedepositwasraisedfrom5centsto10centsonApril1.FromJanuarytoMarch,theratewas59%.FromApriltoDecembertheratejumpedto82%

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VERMONTPopulation:0.6mWebsite:http://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid/product-stewardship/bottle-bill

MANDATEBeverageContainerLaw(1972),SolidWasteAct(1987)Enacted: 1972Implemented: 1973LastUpdated: 1991Authority: AgencyofNaturalResources

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastic,metal(aluminum/tinplate),glass(oranycombinationof

thesematerials)Beveragetype: Liquor&spirits;beer,winecoolersandothermaltbeverages;

softdrinksandothercarbonatedbeverages

Excluded: Wineandhardcider;water;milk;juices;sportsdrinks;othernon-carbonatedbeverages

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Plastic,metal,glass:USD$0.05

Liquor:USD$0.15Unredeemeddeposits:Producer/Distributor/ImporterHandlingFee: USD$0.04forbrand-sortedcontainers,USD$0.035forcomingled

SYSTEMOPERATOR

ClearingSystem: Decentralized,TOMRASystemOperator&Administrator: BeverageIndustry,TOMRASystemFinance: MaterialRevenue/Unredeemeddeposits

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/ReturntoRedemptionCenterRetailerscangainStateapprovaltoopt-outoftheprogramiftheyarelocatednearalicensedredemptioncentre. Materialowner: DepositInitiator

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 75%**Estimateisfroma2012-2013studycommissionedbytheState.

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CANADA(33.3millionhaveaccesstoDRS)

Province Population(million) MandateEnacted MandateImplemented1. Alberta 4.3 1972 19722. BritishColumbia 4.7 1970 19703. Manitoba 1.3 2008 20084. Newfoundland&

Labrador0.5 1996 1997

5. NewBrunswick 0.75 1991 19926. NorthwestTerritories 0.04 2003 20057. NovaScotia 0.9 1995 19968. Ontario 13.98 2006 20079. PrinceEdwardIsland 0.1 1988 200810. Quebec 8.3 1972 198411. Saskatchewan 1.2 1978 198812. Yukon 0.03 1991 1992

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ALBERTAPopulation:4.3mWebsite:www.abcrc.com

MANDATEBeverageContainerRecyclingRegulationEnacted: 1972Implemented: 1972LastUpdated: 2008Authority: BeverageContainerManagementBoard(BCMB)Target: Noofficialtarget;howevertheBCMB’s2015-2017BusinessPlan

includesanoverallcollectiontargetof83.7%for2014.TheBCMBhasalsosettargetsbycontainertype(e.g.90.6%fornon-refillableglassand87.2%foraluminum).Overallcollectiontargetshavealsobeensetfor2015(83.4%),2016(84.2%),and2017(85.0%).

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics(PET,HDPE,PVC,PS);metal(aluminum/tinplate);glass;

gabletop;TetraPak;bag-in-box;drinkpouch;allsealedcontainersBeveragetype: All(alcoholicandnon-alcoholic),includingmilk(firstjurisdictionin

NorthAmericatoincludemilk)Excluded: None

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit(initiatedbyProducer/Distributor/Importer)Allcontainers≤1l CAD$0.10Allcontainers>1l CAD$0.25Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterHandlingFee: CAD$0.0317toCAD$0.2279(Regulatedbygovernmentandpayable

byamanufacturerorcollectionsystemagenttocollectiondepots)ContainerRecyclingFee: CAD$0.00toCAD$0.10(non-refundableandbasedonanon-for-

profitformula)

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: AlbertaBeverageContainerRecyclingCorporation(ABCRC)(non-

alcohol)BrewersDistributorLtd.(BDL)(Beer)

Steward: ABCRC(non-alcohol) AlbertaBeerContainerCorporation(ABCC)(Beer) AlbertaGamingandLiquorCommission(AGLC)

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TheABCCactsasacollectionserviceproviderforbeermanufacturersandisresponsibleforensuringthatbeercontainersarecollected,transported,processed,andrecycledaspertherequirementsoftheregulation.ABCCsubcontractsthemanagementofbeerthatisinnon-refillablecontainers(allone-wayglassandaluminumbeercontainers)totheABCRC.TheAGLCrepresentstheproducersofalcohol.AGLCusesABCRCtomanageitswineandspiritcontainersandtheABCCtomanageitsbeercontainers.ABCCisresponsibleforensuringthatallbeercontainersarecollected,transported,processed,andrecycledaspertherequirementsoftheregulation.SystemFinance: Materialrevenue/Unredeemeddeposits/ContainerRecyclingFee

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot Manualcollection.217provincewideprivatelyowned&operated

registered“universal”bottledepots;17Class“D”(beercontainersonly)depots.

Beercontainersthroughlicensees/liquor/beerstoresMaterialowner: ABCRC&BDL

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 85.7%AluminumCan 91.0%Glass 93.7%PET 81.0%OtherPlastic 81.0%Bimetal 75.4%Gable/TetraPak 72.3%

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BRITISHCOLUMBIAPopulation:4.7mWebsite:www.return-it.ca/beverage/products/

MANDATEBeverageContainerStewardshipProgram(LitterAct)Enacted: 1970Implemented: 1970LastUpdated: 2004Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: RecyclingRegulationestablishesa75%minimumcollectiontarget

&requiresthatredeemedcontainersarerecycledorrefilled

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics(PET,HDPE,PVC,PS);metal(aluminum/tinplate);bi-metal;

glass;paper;gabletop;TetraPak;drinkpouch;baginbox;allcontainersacceptedforbeverages

Beveragetype: Allready-to-drinkbeverages(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,

beer)thatisorwassealedbyitsmanufacturerExcluded: Milk;milksubstitutes;ricemilk;soyamilk;flavouredmilk;infant

formulas;mealreplacements;dietarysupplements

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Non-alcohol≤1l:CAD$0.05 Non-alcohol>1l:CADS0.20 Wine&spirit≤1l:CAD$0.10 Wine&spirit>1l:CAD$0.20 Beerbottles≤1l:CAD$0.10Unredeemeddeposits: Producer/Distributor/ImporterHandlingFee: CAD$0.027toCAD$0.1127paidbyEncorpPacific(Canada)and

BrewersDistributorsLtd.(BDL)toauthorizeddepotsandcontractedretailers.BottledepotsindependentlynegotiateHFsdirectlywiththebeerindustry.HFsfluctuatedependingonthecosttocollectandprocesseachtypeofcontainer.

ContainerRecyclingFee(CRF): CAD$0.00toCAD$0.40(calculatedonanannualbasisandbasedon

netcostofcollectionandrecyclingofspecificcontainers)

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: EncorpPacific&BDLSteward: EncorpPacific&BDLEncorpPacific(Canada)representsbrandownersofnon-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,someciders,andcoolers,aswellassomeimportbeermanufacturers.BDLrepresentsbrandownersofdomesticcoolers,beers,andciders,anditcollectsthecontainersofboththesedomesticdistributorsandofoutsidedistributorswhoimport. SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,ContainerRecyclingFee

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail/ReturntoDepot 1,430returnlocations.

78%ofpopulationlivewithina2kmradiusofaBDLdepotEncorpPacific: 172independentdepotsandhundredsofretailoutlets(Non-alcohol,wine,spirits,cider,andimportedbeer) Managesabout90%ofrecoveredbeveragecontainersprovince-

wide(thebalanceiscoveredbyretailers)BrewersDistributorLtd.: Providesforretailreturnsatatotalof1,144locationsincluding(domesticbeer,coolersandcider) 656privateliquorstores,196government-runliquorstores,220

ruralagencystores,and72independentdepots.Managesabout29%ofrecoveredcontainersprovince-wide

Materialowner: EncorpPacific&BDL

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 81.9%AluminumCans 87.0%Glass 88.7%PET 73.9%OtherPlastic 73.9%Bimetal 85.3%Gable/TetraPak 58.4%

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MANITOBAPopulation:1.3mWebsite:www.bdl.ca

MANDATEWasteReductionandPreventionAct(WRAP)PackagingandPaperStewardshipRegulationEnacted: 2008Implemented: 2010Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: 75%(notspecifictobeercontainers)

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,allbeer

containersBeveragetype: BeerExcluded: Non-alcoholicbeverages;wine;spirits;milk

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Beercansandbottles≤1l:CADS0.10 Beercansandbottles>1l:CAD$0.20Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbybrewersHandlingFee: Beercans:CAD$0.0204

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: BrewersDistributorLtd.(BDL)Steward: BDLSystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail: Beerretailersonly(beervendors,ManitobaLiquorCommission

(MLC),designatedlicensees) Materialowner: BDL

SYSTEMRESULTS(2014)TotalReturnRate: 78.5%AluminumBeerCan 78.5%

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NEWFOUNDLAND&LABRADORPopulation:0.5mWebsite:www.mmsb.nl.ca/recyclingprograms/beverage-containers/

MANDATEUsedBeverageContainerRecyclingProgramEnacted: 1996Implemented: 1997LastUpdated: 2003Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: Noofficialcollectiontarget

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Allcontainers≤5l:Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,

glass,gabletop,TetraPak,drinkpouchesBeveragetype: Allready-to-drinkbeverages(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,

non-refillablebeer).Onlymilkproductswiththeword“beverage”onthelabelarecoveredundertheprogram.

Excluded: Milkandmilksubstitutes,infantformula,refillablebottles

(includingdomesticbeerbottles),concentratedliquids,medicinal/nutritionalsupplements,containers>5l),refillables

DEPOSITS(HalfBack)ANDFEESHalf-BackDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Non-alcohol:CAD$0.08/$0.05*

Wine&spirit(anysize):CAD$0.20/$0.10* Beercans&importerbottles≤1l:CAD$0.08/$0.05*

Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyMulti-MaterialsStewardshipBoard(MMSB)HandlingFee: CAD$0.0425*Partoftherevenuegeneratedfromthenon-refundedportionofthedeposit($0.03fornon-alcoholiccontainers,beercansandimportedbottlesand$0.10foralcoholiccontainers)isusedtopayforthecostoftherecyclingprogram,includingadministration,handling,transportation,andprocessingcosts.Moneyfromunredeemedbeveragecontainerdeposits,aswellasrevenuegeneratedfromthesaleofmaterial,alsogoestowardspayingfortheprogram.

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: MMSBSteward: MMSBTheMMSBisacrowncorporationestablishedpursuanttotheEnvironmentalProtectionActandaccompanyingWasteManagementRegulations.ThisboardmanagestheUsedBeverageContainerRecyclingProgramandismandatedtosupportandpromotetheprotection,enhancement,andwiseuseoftheenvironmentthroughwastemanagementprograms.Bylaw,beveragedistributorsandretailersareobligatedtoregisterwithand

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remitdepositschargedonthesaleofallbeveragecontainerstoMMSB.GreenDepotsmustalsoregisterwithMMSB.SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,half-back(goesinto

WasteManagementTrustFund)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 40maindepots,16sub-depots,and20mobilecollectionservicesMaterialowner: MMSB

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 61.6%AluminumCans 64.7%Glass 66.0%PET 65.2%OtherPlastic 17.6%Bimetal 52.9%Gable/TetraPak 46.4%

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NEWBRUNSWICKPopulation:0.75mWebsite:www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.3975.Beverage_Container_Program.html

MANDATEBeverageContainerActEnacted: 1991Implemented: 1992Authority: DepartmentofEnvironmentTarget: Unofficialcollectionrateof80%

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,gabletop

TetraPak,allbeveragecontainers≤5l

Beveragetype: Allready-to-drinkbeverages(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,non-refillablebeer)

Excluded: Milk;milkproducts;unpasteurizedcider

DEPOSITS(HalfBack)ANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedatProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Non-alcohol:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05*

Beercans&bottles,wine&spirits≤500ml:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05*Beercans&bottles,wine&spirits>500ml:CAD$0.20/CAD$0.10*

Unredeemeddeposits: EncorpAtlanticandNewBrunswickLiquor(AlcoolNBLiquor)HandlingFee: CAD$0.0406*UnderNewBrunswick’shalf-backsystem,consumersreceiveonlyhalfoftheirdepositbackwhentheyreturnnon-refillablecontainers.Fifty-percentofthis“half-back”revenue(2.5-or5-centsdependingoncontainersize),plustherevenuegeneratedfromunredeemeddepositsandfromthesaleofmaterial,isusedtopayforprogramcosts.Theremaining50%ofthe“half-back”revenuegoesintotheprovince’sEnvironmentalTrustFundwhereitisusedforenvironmentalconservation,education,protection,andotherprovincialenvironmentalinitiativesaimedatreducingwaste.

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: EncorpAtlantic(Non-alcoholic),RayanIndustries(Alcohol)Steward: EncorpAtlantic(Non-alcoholic),AlcoolNBLiquor(Alcohol)EncorpAtlanticmanagesthecollectionofnon-alcoholicbeveragecontainersonbehalfofbrandowners.Itcollectsthecontainersfromdepots,shipsmaterialsforprocessing,andmarketsthesematerials.Encorpisalsoresponsibleforcollectingdepositsfromthedistributors,andreimbursingtheredemptioncentersfortherefundspaidout.

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AlcoolNBLiquorisresponsibleforcollectingalcoholicbeveragecontainers(wine,beer,spirits,andcoolers),anditcontractsthetransportationandprocessingofthesecontainerstoNeighbourhoodRecycling(RayanInvestmentsLtd.).SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,50%ofhalf-back

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Depot 72licenceddepots(individuallyownedandoperated)Materialowner:EncorpAtlanticandAlcoolNBLiquor

SYSTEMRESULTS(2014-15)TotalReturnRate: 73.4%AluminumCan 80.1%Glass 72.4%PET 71.2%OtherPlastic 57.4%Gable/TetraPak 123.8%**Note:Thisisclearlynotpossible,andreflectsthefactthatsomecartonsarebeingreportedassoldunderothercategoriesbydistributors,leadingtoasituationwherethedenominatorforgable/TetraPakcontainerssoldislowerthanitshouldbe,whilethedenominatorforothercategoriesmaybefalselyreportedastoohigh.

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NORTHWESTTERRITORIESPopulation:0.04mWebsite:www.enr.gov.nt.ca/node/3723

MANDATEWasteReductionandRecoveryActEnacted: 2003Implemented: 2005LastUpdated: 2010Authority: DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources(ENR)

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,TetraPak,any

sealedcontainer&combinationofmaterialsBeveragetype: Allready-to-servedrinksincludingmilk(non-alcoholicbeverages,

wine,spirits,non-refillablebeer,milkandliquidmilkproducts)Excluded: Containersforinfantformula,containersformilkandliquidmilk

products<30ml,powdermilk,containerssoldempty,opencontainersfilledwithadrinkwhensold

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Glass≤1l $0.10 $0.13 $0.23Aluminum≤1l $0.10 $0.08 $0.18Plastic≤1l $0.10 $0.08 $0.18TetraPak/DrinkPouch/GableTop≤1l $0.10 $0.05 $0.15Bi-Metal≤1l $0.10 $0.05 $0.15Glass>1l $0.25 $0.13 $0.38Plastic>1l $0.25 $0.10 $0.35TetraPak/DrinkPouch/GableTop>1l $0.25 $0.10 $0.35Bi-Metal>1l $0.25 $0.10 $0.35Bag-in-a-Box>1l $0.25 $0.10 $0.35 Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyENRDepotHandlingFee(DHF): CAD$0.022-CAD$0.045ProcessingHandlingFee(PHF): CAD$0.02-CAD$0.045Atthepointofpurchase,thecustomerischargedarefundabledepositandanon-refundableCHF.CHFsvarybytypeofcontainerandcontainersize,andarebasedontheestimatedcoststocollect,process,andtransportbeveragecontainersandtoadministertheprogram.Thesefees,alongwithunredeemeddepositsandmaterialrevenues,areusedtopayfortheprogram.

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: ENR(GovernmentOperated)Steward: ENR

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TheprogramisoverseenbytheENR.TheENRadministerstheprogrambyenforcingtheactandtheregulations,coordinatingandsupportinglocaldepotsandregionalprocessingcentres,coordinatingpublicinformation,improvingtheprogram,andundertakingauditsorchecksondistributors,importers,stores,depots,andprocessingcentres.SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,ContainerHandlingFee

(includesDHFandPHF)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 23locallyoperateddepots&6temporarysatellitedepotsMaterialowner: Processors

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016-17)TotalReturnRate: 88.2%AluminumCan 97.2%Glass 81.7%PET 81.0%Bimetal 59.1%Gable/TetraPak 61.4%

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NOVASCOTIAPopulation:0.9mWebsite:http://divertns.ca/recycling/what-goes-where/beverage-container-recycling

MANDATESolidWaste–ResourceManagementRegulationsEnacted: 1994Implemented: 1996LastUpdated: 2007Authority: MinistryofEnvironment

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,gabletop, TetraPak,allbeveragecontainers<5lBeveragetype: Allready-to-servedrinks(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,

non-refillablebeer)Excluded: Milk(collectionofmilkcontainersiscarriedoutunderavoluntary

agreementbetweenNovaScotiaEnvironment,theNovaScotiaSolidWasteManagementRegions,andtheAtlanticDairyCouncil);milkproducts;soyamilk;ricebeverages;certainmealreplacements;formulatedliquiddiets;foodsforlowenergydiets;thickenedjuices;babyformulas;concentrates;non-alcoholicbeverages≥5l

DEPOSITS(HalfBack)ANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Non-alcohol<5l:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05 Wine&spirit≤500ml:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05 Wine&spirit>500ml:CAD$0.20/CAD$0.10 Beercans&bottles<500ml:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05 Beercans&bottles≥500ml:CAD$0.20/CAD$0.10Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyDivertNS(formerlyRRFBNovaScotia)HandlingFee: CAD$0.0427

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: DivertNS(formerlyRRFBNovaScotia)Steward: DivertNS(formerlyRRFBNovaScotia)DivertNSwasincorporatedin1996toadministermajorcomponentsoftheNovaScotiaSolidWaste-ResourceManagementStrategy(1995).DivertNSistaskedwithfivemandates,oneofwhichistodevelopandoperateaDRSforbeveragecontainers.DistributorsofdesignatedbeveragecontainersarerequiredtoregisterwithDivertNSinordertosellordistributetheseproductslegallywithintheprovince.TheymustalsoreportsalesdataandremitapplicabledepositsdirectlytoDivertNSonamonthlybasis.

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SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,half-back,unredeemeddeposits

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 78EnviroDepotlocationsMaterialowner: DivertNS

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016-17)TotalReturnRate: 80.8%AluminumCan 88.7%Glass 86.3%PET 78.0%OtherPlastic 21.4%Bimetal 44.4%Gable/TetraPak 56.2%

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ONTARIOPopulation:13.9mWebsite:www.bagitback.ca

MANDATEOntarioDepositReturnProgramEnacted: 2006Implemented: 2007Authority: LiquorControlBoardOntario(LCBO)

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,gabletop, TetraPak,bag-in-box,allbeveragecontainers

Beveragetype: Wine,spirits,importedbeerExcluded: Non-alcoholicbeverages,containerswithavolumeof≤100ml

containerspurchasedatduty-freestores

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Wine&spirit≤630ml:CAD$0.10 Wine&spirit>630ml:CAD$0.20

Beercans&bottles≤1l:CAD$0.10Beercans&bottles>1l:CAD$0.20

Unredeemeddeposits: Retainedbybeerdistributor/bottlersandtheLiquorControlBoard

ofOntario(LCBO)HandlingFee: ProprietaryTheLCBOisobligatedtoreimburseTheBeerStore(TBS)foralldepositrefundsthatTBSpaysouttoconsumerswhoreturnwine,spirit,andimportedbeercontainersthatarenotsoldatTBS;itisalsorequiredtopayTBSaperunitservicefeeforthesecontainers.AcontractwithTBS,ineffectsinceFebruary2012,setsthefeeat10.5-centsfor2016.BrewerspayahandlingfeetoTBSbasedonthetypeofcontainer.Theseratesareproprietary.

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: TBSSteward: LCBO(wine,spirits);TBS(beer) SystemFinance: MaterialRevenue,unredeemeddeposits,governmentrevenue

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail: 956redemptionlocations,including446TBSlocations,187

breweries(beercontainersonly),210retailpartnerstoresandLCBOnorthernagencystores,3LCBOstores,and110emptybottledealers

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 86.6%AluminumBeerCans 79.6%BeerGlass 89.0%GlassWine&Spirits 82.2%PETWine&Spirits 53.2%Gable/TetraPak 25.4%

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PRINCEEDWARDISLANDPopulation:0.1mWebsite:www.beveragecontainers.pe.ca

MANDATEBeverageContainerActEnacted: 2008Implemented: 2008Authority: PEIDepartmentofEnvironment,Energy,andForestry

Lawprohibitingthesaleofnon-refillablebottleswasrepealedinlate2007

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,gabletop, TetraPak,bag-in-box,drinkpouches,allsealedcontainers≤5lBeveragetype: Allready-to-drinkbeverages(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,

non-refillablebeer)Excluded: Dairyproducts;milksubstitutes;nutritionalsupplements

DEPOSITS(HalfBack)ANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedatProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Non-alcohol:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05

Wine&spirit≤500ml:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05Wine&spirit501mlto5l:CAD$0.20/CAD$0.10Beercans&bottles≤500ml:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05Beercans&bottles≥501ml:CAD$0.20/CAD$0.10

Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyProvincialGovernment(ProvincialTreasury)HandlingFee: CAD$0.0405PrinceEdwardIslandoperatesahalf-backdepositsystemonallnon-refillablebeveragecontainers.Underthissystem,depositsarepaidonallbeveragecontainers.Whiledepositsonrefillablecontainersare100%refundable,thoseonnon-refillablecontainersareonlyhalf(50%)refundable.

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: DepartmentofEnvironment,EnergyandForestry(Governement

Operated) Steward: DepartmentofEnvironment,EnergyandForestrySystemFinance: Half-back,unredeemeddeposits

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 10licenseddepotsMaterialowner: Processors

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SYSTEMRESULTS(2016-17)TotalReturnRate: 80.4%AluminumCan 86.9%Glass 76.6%PET 77.7%Gable/TetraPak 47.7%

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QUEBECPopulation:8.3m

Website:www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/mieux-gerer/consigne

MANDATEAgreementRelatingtotheConsignment,Recovery&RecyclingofNon-Refillable(SoftDrink/Beer)ContainersEnacted: 1984Implemented: 1984LastUpdated: 2014Authority: Recyc-QuébecTarget: 75%collectiontargetforsoftdrinks/75%collectiontargetforbeer

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass

(allcontainersforacceptedbeverages)

Beveragetype: Allnon-refillablebeerandcarbonatedsoftdrinks(allbeveragesthatcontainwaterwithessenceofflavour)

Excluded: Energydrinks;water;juice;wine;spirits;milk

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Softdrinkcontainers&beercans≤450ml:CAD$0.05 Non-refillablebeer>450ml:CAD$0.20Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyRecyc-Québec&distributors/bottlers(finances

handlingfee)HandlingFee: CAD$0.02

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: BeverageIndustry BeerIndustrySteward: BoissonsGazeusesEnvironnement(BGE)(Non-alcoholic) QuébecBrewersAssociation(QBA)(Beer)

In1990,theQuébecgovernmentestablishedtheSociétéQuébécoisederécupérationetderecyclage,givingtheSociété(Recyc-Québec)regulatoryauthorityfortheprogram.Recyc-Québecisresponsibleforthepromotionanddevelopmentofreduction,reuse,recovery,andrecyclingofcontainersandpackaginginQuébec.Itsmainresponsibilityisprogramoversight.In1999,BGE–anon-profitorganizationestablishedbytheQuébecsoftdrinkindustry–tookoverRecyc-Québec’sresponsibilityforcollectingnon-refillablesoftdrinkcontainers.Brewersareresponsibleforrunningthesystemforbeerbottlesandcans.SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,HandlingFee

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturn-to-Retail: Approx.10,000retaillocations.Bylaw,anyonethatsellsthese

containersmusttakethemback.Collectionsystemis70%automated/30%manual.

Materialowner: Producer/Distributor/Importer

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 70.6%AluminumCans 70.6%Glass 71.4%PET 70.4%BeerGlass 76.0%

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SASKATCHEWANPopulation:1.2mWebsite:www.sarcan.ca/pages/deposit-beverage-containers

MANDATEBeverageContainerCollectionandRecyclingProgramEnacted: 1978Implemented: 1988LastUpdated: 1999Authority: MinistryofEnvironment

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,gabletop, TetraPak,allbeveragecontainers

Beveragetype: Allready-to-servedrinks(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,

beerinnon-refillablecontainers)Excluded: Frozenjuiceconcentrates,babyjuices,foilpouches,meal

replacements,dietarysupplements

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Metal<1l:CAD$0.10

Metal≥1l:CAD$0.25Glass≤300ml:CAD$0.10Glass301mlto999ml:CAD$0.20Glass≥1l:CAD$0.40Plastic<1l:CAD$0.10Plastic≥1l:CAD$0.25Juiceboxes/gabletopcartons:CAD$0.05

Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbyProvincialGovernment

HandlingFee: Nohandlingfees(SARCANreceivesprovincialgrants)EnvironmentalHandlingCharge(EHC): AsepticCAD$0.03,polycoatCAD$0.03,metalCAD$0.05,plastic

CAD$0.06,non-refillableglassCAD$0.07

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: SARCANRecyclingTheSaskatchewanAssociationofRehabilitationCentres(SARC)hasarecyclingdivisionknownasSARCANRecycling,whichadministerstheprogram.SARCANoperatesundercontracttotheSaskatchewanMinistryofEnvironment.SystemFinance: Materialrevenue,unredeemeddeposits,provincialgrants,

EnvironmentalHandlingCharge

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 72SARCANlicenseddepotsMaterialowner: SARCAN

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016)TotalReturnRate: 82.1%AluminumCan 88.4%Glass 78.9%PET 78.8%Gable/TetraPak 51.6%

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YUKONPopulation:0.03mWebsite:www.community.gov.yk.ca/cd/recycling.html

MANDATEBeverageContainerRegulationEnacted: 1991Implemented: 1992LastUpdated: 2009Authority: EnvironmentYukon

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Plastics,metal(aluminum/tinplate),bimetal,glass,gabletop, TetraPak,allbeveragecontainersBeveragetype: Allready-to-drinkbeverages(non-alcoholicbeverages,wine,spirits,

non-refillablebeer,milkandmilksubstitutes)Excluded: Cannedcoconutmilk;cannedcondensedorevaporatedmilk;

cannedwhippingcream;powdereddrinkcrystals;juiceconcentrates;liquidmealreplacement;infantformula

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: Containers≥750ml:CAD$0.35/CAD$0.25

Containers<750ml:CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05Milkandmilksubstitutes(allsizes):CAD$0.10/CAD$0.05

Unredeemeddeposits: RetainedbygovernmentHandlingFee: CAD$0.025–CAD$0.075RecyclingFundFee(RFF): CAD$0.05–CAD$0.10ProcessingFee(PF): Paidtoprocessingfacilitiesforeachcontainerreceived(N/A)Whenpurchasingbeverages,theconsumerpaysadeposit,whichincludesarefundableportionandanon-refundableRFF.Consumersreceivearefundwhentheyreturntheemptycontainerstoaregisteredrecyclingdepot.Thenon-refundableRFFiscollectedbytheretailerandgoesintoarecyclingfundthatisadministeredbythegovernment.Unredeemeddepositsalsogointothisfund.

SYSTEMOPERATORProgramOperator: DepartmentofCommunityServices(YukonGovernment)SystemFinance: RecyclingFundFee/Unredeemeddeposits/Grants

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ReturntoDepot: 22registereddepotsMaterialowner: Processors

SYSTEMRESULTS(2014-15)TotalReturnRate: 82.3%Nobreakdownofrecyclingratesbymaterialisavailableduetolackofdata.

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AUSTRALIA(10.1mhaveaccesstoDRS)

State Population MandateEnacted MandateImplemented1. AustralianCapitalTerritory(ACT) 0.4m 2017 20182. NewSouthWales 7.8m 2016 20173. NorthernTerritory 0.2m 2011 20124. SouthAustralia 1.7m 1975 1977

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AUSTRALIANCAPITALTERRITORY(ACT)Population:401,737Website:www.actcds.com.au

MANDATEWasteManagementandResourceRecoveryAmendmentAct2017Additionallegislativematerial:https://www.tccs.act.gov.au/recycling-and-waste/drop-off/recycling/container-deposit-scheme/documentsEnacted: 2017Implemented: June30,2018 Authority: TransportCanberraandCityServices

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Containers150ml-3L:aluminum,glass,HDPE,liquidpaperboard,

PET,steelBeveragetype: All Excluded: Wine;spirits;cordialandplainmilk(ormilksubstitute)containers;

flavoredmilkcontainersof≥1L;purefruitorvegetablejuicecontainersof≥1L;glasscontainersforwineandspirits;casksforwineorwater≥1L;sachetsforwineof≥250ml;containersforcordialsandconcentratedfruit/vegetablejuices;registeredhealthtonics

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: AUD$0.10(€0.07,USD$0.08) Unredeemeddeposits: RemainswiththebeverageindustryHandlingFee: Foreverycontainerreturnedthroughthecollectioninfrastructure,

theNetworkOperatorreceivesafeetocoverthecostsforthecollectionpoints,thelogistics,countingcentersandadministration,aswellasaddingacertainmargin.Thevalueofthisfeehasnotbeenmadepublic.

Producercostspercontainerforthefirstthreemonthsof

operation,includingthe10centdeposit($A0.10),basedonoverallrecoveryofbetween70-72%,are$A0.0994,$A0.10192and$A0.10455

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Hybrid–SystemCoordinatorinvoicestheindividualfillers,

beverageproducers,andimportersSystemOperator&Administrator: ExchangeforChangeistheSystemCoordinator,responsiblefor

financialmanagementandensuringthattheschememeetsits

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statewideaccessandrecoverytargets.TheNetworkOperatorisReTurn-It,whichwillsetupandrunthecollectionpoints,includingutilisingtheirexistingMRFasaconsolidationandcollectionpoint.

SystemFinance: Industryfeeandmaterialvalue

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot/socialenterprise/MRF: Collectionnetworkispredominantlymanualdepotbasedwitha

governmentpreferencefor‘face-to-face’dropofffacilities,replicatingtheSthAustralianscheme;aswellascharitysectorshopfrontdropoffsandothersocialenterpriseinvolvement.Anadditionalthreeautomatedsitesacrosstheterritoryarealsoexpectedovertime.KerbsideredemptionwillalsobepossibleinwhichcasetheconsumerforfeitsthedepositandthisisacquiredbytheMRF.

Materialowner: NetworkOperator

SYSTEMRESULTS(2018)Nodataavailableatthistime

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NEWSOUTHWALES(NSW)Population:7.8mWebsite:www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/recycling-and-reuse/return-and-earn;www.returnandearn.org.au

MANDATEWasteAvoidanceandResourceRecoveryAmendment(ContainerDepositScheme)ActWasteAvoidanceandResourceRecovery(ContainerDepositScheme)RegulationEnacted: 2016Implemented: December1,2017 Authority: EnvironmentProtectionAuthority

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Containers150ml-3L:aluminum,glass,HDPE,liquidpaperboard,

PET,steelBeveragetype: All Excluded: Wine;spirits;cordialandplainmilk(ormilksubstitute)containers;

flavoredmilkcontainersof≥1L;purefruitorvegetablejuicecontainersof≥1L;glasscontainersforwineandspirits;casksforwineorwater≥1L;sachetsforwineof≥250ml;containersforcordialsandconcentratedfruit/vegetablejuices;registeredhealthtonics

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: AUD$0.10(€0.07,USD$0.08) Unredeemeddeposits: RemainswiththebeverageindustryHandlingFee: Foreverycontainerreturnedthroughthecollectioninfrastructure,

theNetworkOperatorreceivesafeetocoverthecostsforthecollectionpoints,thelogistics,countingcentersandadministration,aswellasaddingacertainmargin

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: Hybrid–SystemCoordinatorinvoicestheindividualfillers,

beverageproducers,andimportersSystemOperator&Administrator: ExchangeforChangeistheSystemCoordinator,responsiblefor

financialmanagementandensuringthattheschememeetsitsstatewideaccessandrecoverytargets.TheNetworkOperatorisTOMRACleanaway,whichwillsetupandrunthecollectionpoints.

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot/R2R/MRF: Thereare3typesofcollectionpoints:reversevendingmachines

(RVMs);over-the-countercollectionpoints,andautomateddepots.Therewillbemorethan500ReturnandEarncollectionpointsacrossNSW,includingmorethan800RVMs.Morethanhalfthecollectionpointswillbeautomated.

Materialowner: NetworkOperator

SYSTEMRESULTS(2017)Nodataavailableatthistime

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NORTHERNTERRITORYPopulation:0.2mWebsite:www.ntepa.nt.gov.au/container-deposits

MANDATEEnvironmentProtection(BeverageContainersandPlasticBags)ActEnacted: 2011Implemented: 2012Updated: 2014 Authority: EnvironmentProtectionAuthority

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: AllBeveragetype: Containers<1l:flavouredmilk;purefruit/vegetablejuice;waterin

asepticpacks/casks;somewine-basedbeverages Containers≤3l:carbonatedsoftdrinks;non-carbonatedsoftdrinks

(includingbutnotlimitedto:fruit/juicebaseddrinkscontaining<90%juice,sportsdrinks,vitamindrinks,energydrinks,ready-to-drinkcordials),waterthatisnotinanasepticpack/cask;beer/ales/stouts/cider;spirit-basedbeverages;somewine-basedbeverages

Excluded: Unflavoredmilk;soymilk;cordialbottles(undiluted);concentrated

fruitand/orvegetablejuiceintendedtobedilutedbeforeconsumption;stillorsparklingwine(inglass)

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: AUD$0.10(€0.07,USD$0.08) Unredeemeddeposits: Remainswithproducer/fillerHandlingFee: Negotiated.Depotsmaybecompensatedfor“reasonablecosts”

relatedtohandlingthecontainersbytheCDScoordinatortowhomtheydeliverthecontainer.

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: DecentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: BeverageindustryandprivateoperatorsSystemFinance: AdministrationFee/Unredeemeddeposits/Materialscrap

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 11authorizedcollectiondepots,oneofwhichendedoperationsin

November2014Materialowner: CDSCoordinators

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CDScoordinatorscoordinatetheactivitiesofthoseinvolvedinthedepositreturnschemeandhavearrangementswithdepotsacrosstheTerritory.Theycoordinatethereturnofemptycontainersfromcollectiondepots,reimbursedepotsforrefundspaidtoconsumers,andpaydepotsahandlingfee,sellthecontainerstomaterialrecyclersandprocessorsforrecycling,reuseorrecoveryofenergy.CDScoordinators,inturn,claimthedepositandhandlingfeefromthebeveragefiller.Asof2017,fourCDScoordinatorsareapprovedtooperateundertheCDS:EnvirobankNTPtyLtd.;MarineShoresPtyLtd.;NTCoordinatorsPtyLtd.;andCan-Recycling(SA)PtyLtd.tradingasStatewideRecycling.

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016-17)TotalReturnRate: 48% Aluminum 52% LiquidPaperboard 39%Glass 57%PET 33%HDPE 28%Steel 1%Other 0%

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SOUTHAUSTRALIAPopulation:1.7mWebsite:www.epa.sa.gov.au/environmental_info/container_deposit

MANDATEBeverageContainerActEnacted: 1975Implemented: 1977Authority: EnvironmentalProtectionAgency

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Glass,aluminum,HDPE,PET,liquidpaperboard

Beveragetype: Containertypes<1l:Waterinasepticpacks/casks;pure

fruit/vegetablejuice(containingatleast90%fruitjiuceand/orvegetablejuice);flavouredmilk;wineinasepticpacks/casks;flavouredalcoholicbeverageswithawinebaseinaspecticpacks/casksContainertypes≤3l:Carbonatedsoftdrinks;non-carbonatedsoftdrinks,water(plain,stillorcarbonated);Beers/ales/stout,winebasedbeverages(winecoolerandsimilarbeverages),spirit-basedbeverages,alcoholicbeverages(derivedfromthefermentationoffruit)

Excluded: Wineinglassbottles;plain,unflavouredmilk;concentratedfruit

and/orvegetablejuiceintendedtobedilutedbeforeconsumption;cordial(undiluted)

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/ImporterDepositvalue: AUD$0.10(€0.07,USD$0.08)Unredeemeddeposits: Remainswithproducer/fillerHandlingFee: Negotiatedbetweenproducer/supercollectorSYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: DecentralizedSystemOperatorandAdministrator: BeverageIndustrySystemFinance: AdministrationFee/Unredeemeddeposits/Materialscrap

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoDepot: 132licenseddepotsMaterialowner: SuperCollectorsThevariouscontainertypesandbrandsaresortedandpreparedatthecollectiondepotsacrossthestateforprocessingbythe‘supercollectors’.Thesupercollectorsactasagentsforthebeverageindustry.They

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coordinatethereturnofemptycontainersfromcollectiondepots,reimbursedepotsforrefundspaidtoconsumers,andpaydepotsahandlingfee,sellthecontainerstomaterialrecyclersandprocessorsforrecycling,reuseorrecoveryofenergy.Thesupercollectorinturnclaimsthedepositandhandlingfeefromthebeveragefiller.

SYSTEMRESULTS(2016-17)TotalReturnRate: 79.9%Aluminum 88.8%LiquidPaperboard 67.4%Glass 84.9%PET 65.8%HDPE 53.5%

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ISRAELPopulation:7.9mWebsite:www.ela.org.il

MANDATEIsraelDepositLawonBeverageContainersEnacted: 1999Implemented: 2001LastUpdated: 2010-Thenewlawsetacollectiontargetof77%fordeposit

containers,andprohibitsmanufacturersfromapplyingforexemptionfrommeetingthetargets.

Authority: MinistryofEnvironmentTarget: 77%collection

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Containersover100mlandunder1.5l:PET,aluminum,metal,glassBeveragetype: AllbeveragesExcluded: Dairyproducts

DEPOSITSANDFEESDeposit: InitiatedbyProducer/Distributor/Importer)Depositvalue: 0.3ILS(€0.07,USD$0.08)Unredeemeddeposits: ELARecyclingCorporationHandlingFee: 0.07ILS(toretailonly)SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: CentralizedSystemOperator&Administrator: ELARecyclingCorporationELARecyclingCorporationisaprivatenon-profitorganizationownedbyIsrael’sbeveragemanufacturers.Itsgoalistopromote,coordinateandfundselectivecollection,sortingandrecyclingofbottlesandbeveragecontainersasperlawinIsrael.

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REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRetail/MunicipalRecyclingStations: Supermarketsandshopsareobligatedtotakebackupto50

containersperperson,perday.Materialowner: ELARecyclingCorporation

SYSTEMRESULTS(2015)TotalReturnRate: 77%PET 77%Glass 77%

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KOSRAE(FEDERATEDSTATESOFMICRONESIA)Population:0.104mWebsite:N/A

MANDATERecyclingProgramRegulationsEnacted: 1991 LastUpdated: 2006 Authority: KosraeStateGovernment

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Aluminum,plastic,glassBeveragetype: N/A Excluded: N/A

DEPOSITSANDFEESDepositInitiator: N/ADepositvalue: $0.06($0.05returnedtoconsumer) Unredeemeddeposits: DepositedintoaRecyclingFundthatisaFundoftheTreasurywith

theKosraeStateGovernmentHandlingFee: $0.01SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: N/ASystemOperator&Administrator: Aprivateoperatorhasbeencontractedtooperatetheschemeon

behalfoftheKosraeIslandResourceManagementAuthority(KIRMA)

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRedemptionCenter Materialowner: N/A

SYSTEMRESULTS(2014)TotalReturnRate: N/A

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KIRIBATIPopulation:0.11mWebsite:N/A

MANDATETheSpecialFund(WasteMaterialsRecovery)ActEnacted: 2004 Implemented: 2005 Authority: MinistryofEnvironment

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Aluminumcans,plasticPETbottlesBeveragetype: Beer,softdrink,andwater Excluded: Milk

DEPOSITSANDFEESDepositInitiator: N/ADepositvalue: AUD$0.05(€0.03,USD$0.04)(AUD$0.04returnedtotheconsumer)Unredeemeddeposits: 10%oflevymoneysareretainedtofundtheschemeandprovide

recyclinginfrastructure HandlingFee: AUD$0.01(€0.01,USD$0.01)(retainedbytheKoakiMange

operatorforoperatingcosts)SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: N/ASystemOperator&Administrator: PrivatecompanyundercontracttogovernmentSystemFinance: Unredeemeddeposits,handlingfees

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PALAUPopulation:0.021mWebsite:www.kororstategov.com/swmo/beverage.html

MANDATETheRepublicofPalauPublicLawNo.7-24Enacted: 2006 Implemented: 2011 Authority: MinistryofPublicInfrastructure,IndustriesandCommerce&

MinistryofFinance

PROGRAMSCOPEMaterial: Glass,PET,HDPE,metalBeveragetype: Containersize≤32oz.:Beer,ale,orotherdrinkproducedby

fermentingmalt;mixedspirits;mixedwine;teaandcoffeedrinks,regardlessofdairy-derivedproductcontent;soda;non-carbonatedwater;allnonalcoholicdrinks

Excluded: Liquidswhichare:asyrup,inaconcentratedform,ortypically

addedasaminorflavoringingredient,suchasextracts;liquidwhichisingestedformedicinalpurposesonly;liquidthatisdesignedandconsumedonlyasanutritionalsupplementandnotasabeverage;productsfrozenatthetimeofsaletotheconsumer;productsdesignedtobeconsumedinafrozenstate;instantdrinkpowders;milkandotherdairy-derivedproducts

DEPOSITSANDFEESDepositInitiator: N/ADepositvalue: $0.10($0.05returnedtoconsumer) Unredeemeddeposits: N/AHandlingFee: $0.025goestoredemptioncenterand$0.025tothenational

governmentforadministrativecosts

SYSTEMOPERATORClearingSystem: N/ASystemOperator&Administrator: KororStateGovernment

REDEMPTIONSYSTEMReturntoRedemptionCenter Materialowner: N/A

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